Starting to panic now... I am due to fly out on 15th June and from what Ive seen on here the hotel is not going to be finished.
Ive got my elderly parents with me, one of whom has a heart condition, and Im really worried about having no lifts or not being able to sit him by the pool...there is no way he will make the beach.
Ive been looking at Toms pictures.
Has anyone had any other updates?
Hi there
Have a look on the tripadvisor website (Algarve or Albufeira forum)
There's a thread about it on there.
Hope it all goes ok.
Have a look on the tripadvisor website (Algarve or Albufeira forum)
There's a thread about it on there.
Hope it all goes ok.
Why don't you email Riu and see what they say - after all they should know!
You can contact them via the web site - http://www.riu.com
According to their website it says it will be completes summer 2008 - bookings look like going from 1st August.
We are looking at going the the former Riu Falesia - now the Porto Bay Falesia which is next door in January.
Pippa
You can contact them via the web site - http://www.riu.com
According to their website it says it will be completes summer 2008 - bookings look like going from 1st August.
We are looking at going the the former Riu Falesia - now the Porto Bay Falesia which is next door in January.
Pippa
I have emailed them - thanks for the link 
The online booking service allowed me to book from 15th June so hope thats a good sign
The online booking service allowed me to book from 15th June so hope thats a good sign
Ive had an email from the hotel to say that they will be open on !st of June and that they WILL be complete.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
Minky Moo, someone who is staying at the Rui Guarana now has rang home and one of their parents have posted on the trip advisor Algarve or Albufeira (not sure which) forum so say that the hotel is all done and is fantastic! 
So you can stop worrying now
I'm sure you'll have a great time!
So you can stop worrying now
I'm sure you'll have a great time!
If you would like to see a couple of pictures now it's more or less finished, please visit my webspace and view the most recent album.
http://thomasallen.spaces.live.com
http://thomasallen.spaces.live.com
Just got home from a weeks stay.
Still a few teething problems... and the hotel suddenly became packed to the rafters on Thursday so there were limited sunbeds and getting food was a scrum.
On check in, make sure you ask for your complementary bottle of water as there is NO shop on site. The nearest shop is down a fairly steep hill of about 250 yards. OK on the way down but not good for a an OAP with a heart condition on the way back
There are infact 295 steps down to the beach. We went before the sun got up
The staff are amazing.... very friendly and they speak superb English.
If you want to watch an evening show you need to be in the bar EARLY as its gets packed out before 9.30.
Had a lovely time, the food is great and the hotel clean and bright.
Still a few teething problems... and the hotel suddenly became packed to the rafters on Thursday so there were limited sunbeds and getting food was a scrum.
On check in, make sure you ask for your complementary bottle of water as there is NO shop on site. The nearest shop is down a fairly steep hill of about 250 yards. OK on the way down but not good for a an OAP with a heart condition on the way back
There are infact 295 steps down to the beach. We went before the sun got up
The staff are amazing.... very friendly and they speak superb English.
If you want to watch an evening show you need to be in the bar EARLY as its gets packed out before 9.30.
Had a lovely time, the food is great and the hotel clean and bright.
I'm staying at the Rui Guarana Hotel Portugal in August - has anyone stayed here yet from it opened in June - haven't heard anything about this hotel - is it finished????????????????????
Newtownards, this hotel has been the subject of mch discussion on the Albufeira forum of tripadvisor dot co dot uk.
There are also a couple of reviews on there now too I believe.
It may be worth your while having a look on that site.
(From what I've read about the place, it all sounds really good!)
There are also a couple of reviews on there now too I believe.
It may be worth your while having a look on that site.
(From what I've read about the place, it all sounds really good!)
MinkyMoo2 - thanks for the comment - checked out the site - a lot happier now hotel sounds great. Looking forward to my hols now. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Left hotel 3rd July 2008. Party of 4 adults for one week.
Hotel is brand new, so all fittings are in first class condition.10/10
Food. Found to be cooked and left to stand, somewhat repetative and bland. 6/10
Dining halls were not what one would expect, table cloths brushed over with the waiters hand, instead of changing for next guest. knives/forks had to be collected, a bit like a cafe. 4/10.
Pool area. Overcrowded, loungers with no matress and close together. Very clean and towels supplied at a cost of 10 euros, which was given back at the end of holiday. 7/10
Staff. All staff A1. 10/10.
The main draw-back for us, we expected a 4* hotel with similar occupants to us. NO, that was not the case, mainly Spanish & Potugese families with hundreds of small children. 3/10.
Hotel is brand new, so all fittings are in first class condition.10/10
Food. Found to be cooked and left to stand, somewhat repetative and bland. 6/10
Dining halls were not what one would expect, table cloths brushed over with the waiters hand, instead of changing for next guest. knives/forks had to be collected, a bit like a cafe. 4/10.
Pool area. Overcrowded, loungers with no matress and close together. Very clean and towels supplied at a cost of 10 euros, which was given back at the end of holiday. 7/10
Staff. All staff A1. 10/10.
The main draw-back for us, we expected a 4* hotel with similar occupants to us. NO, that was not the case, mainly Spanish & Potugese families with hundreds of small children. 3/10.
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